Non-Profit Board Chair

Seaside Scavenge is a registered non-profit organisation with DGR status.

In 5 years the Scavenge has grown from a small idea of connecting unaware people with litter in their waterways into a financially viable NGO. The Scavenge events have empowered over 7,546 (majority aged 25-34yrs) in 46 communities across Australia to remove 13.4 tonnes of litter and 196,766 cigarette butts as well as engage 498 local businesses to become waste-wise.

We are on a mission to inspire Australians to reimagine rubbish as a resource.

Currently, searching for a passionate, reliable and experienced individual to join the team as Chair and take Seaside Scavenge from a local NGO to a nationally recognised organisation mobilising communities to become active citizens.

Chair Functions:

• Creates and maintains strong board governance – contributes to culture of respect, facilitates succession planning and execution, oversees yearly evaluation and review of CEO and all board members;
• Capacity to network and fundraise for the organisation;
• Prepares agenda, convenes and guides board meetings strategic focus;
• Encourages deliberation by all board members on priority matters such as the organisation’s responsibility as employer and risk manager;
• Comfortable liaison between board – CEO, members and management.

Chair Attributes and Skills:

• Inspirational leadership
• Being respectful, yet candid and decisive in facilitating board reviews, evaluations and succession planning;
• Open and engaging interpersonal skills to communicate effectively;
• Fostering a stimulating and challenging boardroom environment that leads the board to making a decision in a timely manner;
• Commercial astuteness – demonstrates good business instinct and acumen;
• Engaged commitment – exhibits genuine interest in organisation.

TO APPLY: Email acting Chair – Ben Kennedy at bhkennedy@hotmail.co.uk by COB Friday, July 31st 2020 with subject line ‘EOI Chair Position’ and attach:

• Cover letter detailing your passion for becoming the Scavenge Chair (1 page)
• Resume addressing above & listing relevant board/chair experience (2 pages)